Michael "Mike" Lee Brown, age 70, of Bradenton, Florida, formerly of Findlay, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home in Bradenton surrounded by his beloved family on Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
Mike was born in Findlay, Ohio on July 17, 1952, to Shirley (Brown) Plontz and the late Edgar (Sonny) Brown. Mike was a 1970 graduate of Findlay High School and previously worked at Harris Corporation (RCA).
Mike is survived by his Mother and Stepfather Robert Plontz of Deming, New Mexico. His devoted and beloved Wife of 51 years, Evelyn (Stuber) Brown, two Daughters, Christina (Brown) Allen, her husband Rick of Findlay, Ohio, Cheryl (Brown) Majka, her husband Joseph of Palmetto, Florida. Five Grandchildren, Dustin Montgomery (Samantha) of Findlay, Ohio, Ashley Wagner of Bradenton, Florida, Katie Benjamin (Joey) of Findlay, Ohio, Alyssa Brown of Bradenton, Florida, Joseph Fairbrother of Palmetto, Florida. Five Great Grandchildren, Kinslee, Mayleigh, Cohen, Ryker and Greyson. A sister Michelle (Brown) Essinger, of Findlay, Ohio, and numerous other family members. His family was the light of his life and he will be deeply missed by many.
Mike and Evelyn married on December 5, 1970, and remained married and inseparable for the rest of his life. Mike shared a deep passion for the blue waters of Florida, traveling, motorcycling and fishing with his devoted Wife, Evelyn (Evie). They enjoyed life to the fullest side by side.
Mike enjoyed a great passion for music. His extensive musical background led him to help form one of Findlay Ohio’s most beloved garage bands, "The Mixed Emotions" where he played the bass, keyboards, and occasionally sang vocals.
A celebration of life shall occur in Bradenton, Florida on November 19, 2022, and an additional celebration of life to occur in Findlay, Ohio at a date and time to be announced.
